HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21181-04-2014 Ordinance No. 21181-04-2014
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,486.61, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS AND EDUCATION (LEOSE) ACCOUNT,
TO PAY FOR TRAINING EXPENSES IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of$1,486.61, subject to receipt of funds from the State of Texas Law
Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (LEOSE) account, to pay for training expenses in the Fire
Department Investigations Division.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or
void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 20952-09-2013 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions
of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorne Mary J.K y r, i Sec e ry
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:April 1,2014
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/1/2014 - Ordinance No. 21181-04-2014
DATE: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18165
LOG NAME: 36LEOSE14
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Payments from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education Account in the Amount of$1,486.61 for the Fire Department Investigations Division and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of payment from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education account in the amount of$1,486.61; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of$1,486.61, Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education from
available funds.
DISCUSSION:
The Comptroller of Public Accounts is directed, under the Occupations Code, Section 1701.157, to make
allocations from the Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (LEOSE) account to qualified law
enforcement agencies. The LEOSE payments are to be used as necessary to pay or allay expenses
related to the continuing education or necessary training of persons licensed as commissioned peace
officers under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code. The allocation is derived from the LEOSE account
funded through court costs collected in criminal cases. The Fire Department Investigations Division
qualified for LEOSE allocations and has received payments totaling $1,486.61. The funds will be used to
pay for training expenses in the Fire Department Investigations Division, in accordance with Chapter 1701,
Occupations Code.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Special Trust Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE72 488100 036535008000 $1,486.61
FE72 531180 036535008000 $1,486.61
CERTIFICATIONS:
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Rudy Jackson (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Rudy Jackson (6801)
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